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James Turner
New member
Username: Jim_turner
Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 07:22 am: | 
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I have a 2001 argo conquest with only 34 hours on it. The other day I started it and it only ran on one cylinder. I used a spark checking tool and the spark on the front cylinder was very weak. I took the coil which has the spark plug wire permanently attached and the ignition module to our local kawasaki dealer and the coil checked out ok. They could not check the ignition module. My problem is, a new module is 262 dollars, and that may not be the problem. Anyone have any ideas of what to check, possibly a loose wire somewhere or something else to check? The module is not returnable. Thanks |
Kevin Watson
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Username: Kevin
Post Number: 22
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:25 pm: |
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I've changed one coil on my Conquest with 50hrs on it.
I suspect I may have another bad coil for the same reasons you mention James.
The thing with coils is they usually go open after the engine is warm so initial tests may not indicate an open condition.
You might consider a spark plug change just to eliminate the plug. |
Kevin Watson
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Username: Kevin
Post Number: 23
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 12:27 pm: |
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Just wanted to also mention my first defective coil was covered under warranty. |
Rogersmith
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Username: Rogersmith
Post Number: 347
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 02:20 pm: |
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Guys are using old style GM and Chrysler modules for their home grown/improved ignition systems on small engines. If you're interested I'll hunt up some web pages for you. A GM module.. what $20? |
Dennis F. Saskowski
Advanced Member
Username: Sasko
Post Number: 137
Registered: 07-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 04:05 pm: |
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Are your spark plugs ""fine wire " type? Some folks have had some problems with small motors using them.I would go Kevin's route before shelling out big $$$$.At least replace it with the O.E.M. type first,there is such a thing as a defective plug. |
gregg g
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Username: Brushcutter
Post Number: 10
Registered: 09-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 08:15 pm: |
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I would change the spark plug first.Sometimes a plug will show good fire when tested by removing,then grounding it to the engine while attempting to start it.But then the #?*&%^$# thing will not fire properly when reinstalled.Something to do with"breaking down under compression".Probably tiny cracks in the ceramic insulator allowing the spark to "leak" to ground.Let us know how it works out. G |
Dave Evans
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Username: Dozer
Post Number: 66
Registered: 01-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 09:50 am: |
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I too have had trouble with plugs, just replace them. I had better luck with NGK plugs too. Dave Evans |
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